Mexico moved extradition goalposts after U.S. indicted top politician over cartel ties: experts

May 6, 2026 - 12:00
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Mexico moved extradition goalposts after U.S. indicted top politician over cartel ties: experts
An older man with white hari and glasses speaks at podium while a woman stands looking over his shoulder in the background.

The Claudia Sheinbaum administration's demand for "irrefutable" proof before handing over a top elected politician to the U.S. over alleged drug cartel dealings reveals how the Mexican government applies a double standard in its stated battle against organized crime, experts say.